Cable - The College of St. Scholastica
Cable - The College of St. Scholastica
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11<br />
<strong>The</strong>se fragrant herbed potatoes are the perfect side dish for so<br />
many meals – you’ll make again and again!<br />
Ingredients<br />
1 ¾ pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed<br />
1/3 cup butter, melted<br />
2 Tablespoons minced fresh garlic<br />
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh garlic<br />
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary<br />
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme<br />
1 teaspoon seasoned salt<br />
1 teaspoon paprika<br />
Directions<br />
Emily Peterson<br />
Garlic & Herb Potatoes<br />
1. Preheat oven to 425°F<br />
2. Cut each potato into quarters.<br />
3. Place in an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.<br />
4. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.<br />
5. Mix well.<br />
6. Pour over the potatoes and stir well.<br />
7. Bake until the potatoes are tender, 20-25 minutes. Serves 4-6.<br />
Pre s C r i P T i o n dr u g ab u s e<br />
<strong>St</strong>ephen Briggs<br />
<strong>St</strong>orm’s Advocates<br />
In a study called “Wasting the Best and the Brightest: Substance Abuse at America’s<br />
<strong>College</strong>s and Universities” (2007), Columbia University set out to understand the changing<br />
atmosphere <strong>of</strong> collegiate substance abuse. Using data collected from a similar 1993 study,<br />
they compared the results to current trends. <strong>The</strong>y found that prescription drug abuse has<br />
increased a staggering amount compared to any other category <strong>of</strong> the study.<br />
While the use <strong>of</strong> marijuana has doubled and the use <strong>of</strong> cocaine, heroin, and other illegal<br />
drugs has risen 52%, prescription drug abuse by college students has far over shadowed<br />
both. <strong>The</strong> study showed increases <strong>of</strong>:<br />
• 343 percent for opioids like Vicodin and OxyContin.<br />
• 93 percent for stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall.<br />
• 450 percent for tranquilizers like Xanax and Valium.<br />
• 225 percent for sedatives like Nembutal and Seconal.<br />
What does this mean? In general, it seems students are putting themselves and others<br />
at more <strong>of</strong> a risk than ever before. In relation, there has been an increase <strong>of</strong> student injuries<br />
by 38% since 1993 and in student death by 6% since 1998. With this, almost three times as<br />
many college students meet the medical criteria for substance abuse and dependence than<br />
the general population.<br />
On Tuesday February 22nd at 7pm in BWC 249, <strong>St</strong>orms Advocates will be hosting a<br />
guest speaker, Dr. Audrey Imberg. She is a CSS alumnus, 2008 graduate <strong>of</strong> the UMD <strong>College</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Pharmacy and is currently a Doctor <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy at Essentia Health Duluth Clinic. She<br />
will be speaking about current prescription drug issues and the dangers involved with their<br />
misuse. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.<br />
Va r i e T y<br />
bin g e dr i n k i n g<br />
Matthew Urban<br />
<strong>St</strong>orm’s Advocates<br />
Vo l u m e 58<br />
issue 14<br />
What exactly is binge drinking? Binge drinking is the unnecessary consumption <strong>of</strong> 5<br />
or more alcoholic drinks within a couple hours.<br />
Obviously this is a common occurrence on college campuses nationwide. In fact,<br />
statistics have shown at least two out <strong>of</strong> five students experience this recreational activity<br />
known as “binge drinking”.<br />
Although this may be a social norm within the college setting, it is in fact a risky<br />
and harmful activity, and while it may attract many students, it still has many negative<br />
consequences.<br />
Excessive drinking is extremely expensive, with beer and liquor sales averaging over<br />
$20 per customer. Even though it can lead to school and governmental fines, twelve million<br />
undergraduates drink four billion cans <strong>of</strong> beer, an average <strong>of</strong> 55 six-packs each, per<br />
year.<br />
Unfortunately, cost is not the only issue: health and grades play a factor as well.<br />
About 25-percent <strong>of</strong> college students find drinking negatively affects their grades and<br />
school work.<br />
Although these statistics are not meant to scare you they are here to inform you <strong>of</strong><br />
the dangers and risks associated with binge drinking. Alcohol is not illegal or wrong to<br />
consume, but it should still be consumed responsibly while at the same time enjoyed!